Andrew Patterson looks back at his life growing up in suburban Brisbane and his career as a civil engineer in this memoir.Born during World War II, he grew up in a rented house in Doomben a short distance from the southern end of Brisbane's main Eagle Farm Aerodrome-not a particularly safe place to live during wartime. Many family members and friends used their home as a staging post on their way north to war.His family life was sometimes odd, with his father always urging him to do well in school-or else he would turn him and his brother, Gavin, into "bloody little Bank Johnnies." He said it in such a disparaging way that it sounded like this would be the worst punishment they could possibly suffer.He also recalls his array of experiences as a civil engineer working in Queensland and other projects throughout the world.Join the author as he shares a firsthand account of growing up in Queensland, his passion for sailing and flying, and his fascinating life as an engineer.
Andrew Patterson looks back at his life growing up in suburban Brisbane and his career as a civil engineer in this memoir.Born during World War II, he grew up in a rented house in Doomben a short distance from the southern end of Brisbane's main Eagle Farm Aerodrome-not a particularly safe place to live during wartime. Many family members and friends used their home as a staging post on their way north to war.His family life was sometimes odd, with his father always urging him to do well in school-or else he would turn him and his brother, Gavin, into "bloody little Bank Johnnies." He said it in such a disparaging way that it sounded like this would be the worst punishment they could possibly suffer.He also recalls his array of experiences as a civil engineer working in Queensland and other projects throughout the world.Join the author as he shares a firsthand account of growing up in Queensland, his passion for sailing and flying, and his fascinating life as an engineer.
Corfield's firsthand account of life in Queensland during the late 19th century is a valuable historical document. It offers insights into the challenges faced by colonizers and settlers during this...
"Reminiscences of Queensland, 1862-1869," penned by William Henry Corfield, offers readers an intriguing glimpse into a critical period in Queensland, Australia's history. Some stories are brutal and...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
In Reminiscences of a Municipal Engineer, Henry Percy Boulnois shares his experiences and insights on urban infrastructure development in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From designing...
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